Heritage Arts Academy
A Biblically-grounded Training In Artistic Skills
“Finally brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, let your mind dwell on these things.”
Philippians 4:8
Heritage Arts Academy exists to practically pursue the teaching of Philippians 4:8.Through introducing students to a variety of media, methods, and mentors, HAA offers students the opportunity to hone artistic and theatrical skills, while also being introduced to the truth, goodness and beauty of the visual arts. This is done through working diligently, but also through discussions regarding the biblical foundations for the arts.
Time-proven, classical teaching methods enrich and enhance the student’s growth, whether in art classes or theatrical productions. The Word of God and an applied Christian worldview are naturally integrated in all the classes and drama chosen and created. This includes all discussions, presentations, interactions with others, and the work ethic expected.
Heritage Arts Academy offers students and actors of all ages a number of opportunities to study, practice and learn about the visual arts, e.g. short ‘camps’, longer term classes and dramatic productions. Commonly used media in our art classes include: drawing, charcoal, pastels, acrylic/oil/watercolor painting. Our theater offerings are chosen and presented to be family and community friendly. We also offer occasional Wine & Paint Nights (for adults) where tasty treats and good wines are enjoyed while using acrylics to paint an attractive image.
For more information about the work of Heritage Arts Academy, contact Tom Garfield at haamoscow@gmail.com.
Our Story
Since he was a little boy, Tom Garfield was interested in doing art. This was largely due to the influence of his artistic grandfather, Hubert L. Garfield. Tom studied art at the University of Idaho and graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1980. He went on to serve as the Superintendent of Logos School (and its head art instructor) for 35 years. After retiring from Logos School in 2017, Tom sought to continue to offer biblically-based art and theater training to local students, whether in home-schools or day schools. With the support of family and close friends, he designed a program that would provide that training in art and theater. Thus Heritage Arts Academy was formed. The name ‘Heritage’ is drawn from Tom’s gratitude for his grandfather’s gift of time and encouragement, as well as a rich legacy in the Christian faith going back several generations.
Tom, pictured with his granddaughter, Amara.
Heritage Arts Academy will seek to regularly include the skills and talents of local artists to offer as wide and as excellent a program as possible.
The Academy is located on the second floor of 312 S. Washington St, Moscow, Idaho.
